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While N.K. is (likely) only few days away from launching its Taepodong-2/"Eunha-2" ICBM/"satellite" rocket, the War Ministry in Tokyo got a "exceptional creative" idea(*):

Japan will order its "Self Defense Forces" to destroy N.K.'s missile if it's launched, Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported yesterday.
   The decision was made at a meeting of some related ministers, including the foreign minister and defense minister, the report said, adding that Japan will convene a security council meeting Friday to finalize its position on North Korea's planned missile launch.
   The report said the "Defense" Ministry will deploy surface-to-air interceptor missile systems, aka the Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3), in Akita and Iwate prefectures...

* Well, in fact the idea isn't unique, not really! The U.S. administration previously also suggested possible measures to intercept the projectile, but is currently showing discretion while speaking sternly of possible sanctions by the UNSC. But simultaneously Washington is sending warships to the area near the Korean Peninsula!

Related articles:

☞ N. Korea 'days away' from launching missile (Guardian, 3.26)

☞ Warships on Alert Over NK 'Rocket' Launch (K. Times, 3.26)

☞ Pentagon tempted by North Korean launch (Asia Times, 3.14)

☞ Problems beset North launch plans (JoongAng Ilbo, 2.26)